2014 GMC Terrain · symptom sheet
Timing chain or cam phaser rattles
- 31owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- $2,800median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Feb 18, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
127 of the 283 complaints on this car are about the engine. 31 of those describe timing chain failure.
Tick what matches of 31 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the timing chain (28 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
What owners paid
5 of the 31 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,200 to $10,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 65,000 and 120,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Tensioner issues keeps breaking the timing chain. . Replaced twice at own cost. Fuel pump/ loss of power while driving. Back up camera doesn't work sometimes. Screen goes black. If key is left in the ignition it starts itself. If you try to use a car charger for a phone the AC shuts off and a "systems error" message pops up. This happens alot. It's an ongoing issue since I bought the car in Feburary this year.”
Filed Jul 1, 2025
“Oil consumption issue caused timing chain to go causing catastrophic damage to the engine resulting in over 3000$ in repairs the oil light does not come on nor does it have a low oil pressure warning”
Filed Oct 24, 2024
“Timing chain malfunction that burned through oil causing the engine to seize. No engine light indicators were displayed in regards to this issue. The issue escalated quickly with signs showing only 2 days before the engine finally seized & leaking oil into engine bay. It is also noted that the engine oil has had many reported leaks into fuel tanks & other areas of the car.”
Filed Feb 15, 2023
“Issue of timing chain failure. After 100,000 miles of use during which time no engine warning lights of any kind were observed the timing chain broke disabling the vehicle & resulting in dealer repair estimates upwards of $10,000.”
Filed Jun 20, 2022 · 100,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 31 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Windshield wipers stop working 72 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 49 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 49 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 39 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 29 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 27 reports